The Halifax Obesity Network is a site designed to support those challenged with chronic obesity, Nova Scotia Health Bariatric Surgery patients, and healthcare professionals working with patients challenged with chronic obesity.
Nova Scotia has the second highest prevalence of chronic obesity and Type 2 Diabetes with co-morbid obesity in Canada. Recognizing this, Nova Scotia Health is committed to addressing the obesity epidemic through:
• Support for Behavior / Lifestyle Modification
• Incorporating Obesity Canada Guidelines
• Medical Management of Obesity
• Weight Loss Surgery
The current wait times for Bariatric Surgery (for Weight Loss) are available on the Nova Scotia Wait Times Website. We are working to increase our capacity to have patients seen sooner.
This pamphlet explains what bariatric surgery is, what a sleeve gastrectomy is, possible complications, and other topics to help you decide if bariatric surgery is the right for you.
This pamphlet explains the things you need to do to get ready for your first appointment with the bariatric surgery team.
This pamphlet answers common questions about bariatric surgery offered through Nova Scotia Health.
Nova Scotia Health's new One Person One Record system has rolled out at facilities in the Halifax Regional and West Hants municipalities, and some provincial Mental Health and Addictions Program services.
During this time of transition to a better patient-record system, our teams will keep working to get you the care you need.
You may notice staff in purple vests helping our care teams use the new system.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Learn MoreMuch of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
